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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.98, 8,260.91 and 3,333.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.98, 8,260.91 and 3,333.39 is: 4,600.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.98 : 8,260.91 = 3,333.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.98/8,260.91 = 3,333.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.98x = 8,260.91 × 3,333.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.98x = 27,536,799.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,536,799.64/5,985.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.22

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